How to deploy the App-V server using a script

Applies to: Windows Server 2016

In order to complete the appv_server_setup.exe server setup successfully using the command line, you must specify and combine multiple parameters.

To install the App-V server using a script

Use the following lists and tables for more information about installing the App-V server using the command line.

The information in the following lists and tables can also be accessed through the command line by entering the following command: appv\_server\_setup.exe /?.

How to use common parameters to install the Management server and Management database on a local machine

The following examples will show you how to install the Management server and database on a local machine.

Parameters for a default instance of Microsoft SQL Server for a new installation on a local machine

To use the default instance of Microsoft SQL Server, use the following parameters:

  • /MANAGEMENT_SERVER
  • /MANAGEMENT_ADMINACCOUNT
  • /MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_NAME
  • /MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_PORT
  • /DB_PREDEPLOY_MANAGEMENT
  • /MANAGEMENT_DB_SQLINSTANCE_USE_DEFAULT
  • /MANAGEMENT_DB_NAME

Parameters for a custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server for a new installation on a local machine

To use a custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server, use the following parameters:

  • /MANAGEMENT_SERVER
  • /MANAGEMENT_ADMINACCOUNT
  • /MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_NAME
  • /MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_PORT
  • /DB_PREDEPLOY_MANAGEMENT
  • /MANAGEMENT_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE
  • /MANAGEMENT_DB_NAME

Example parameters for using a custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server for a new installation on a local machine

/appv_server_setup.exe /QUIET
/MANAGEMENT_SERVER
/MANAGEMENT_ADMINACCOUNT="Domain\AdminGroup"
/MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_NAME="Microsoft AppV Management Service"
/MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_PORT="8080"
/DB_PREDEPLOY_MANAGEMENT
/MANAGEMENT_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE="SqlInstanceName"
/MANAGEMENT_DB_NAME="AppVManagement"

How to use common parameters to install the Management server using an existing Management database on a local machine

The following examples will show you how to install the Management server on a local machine with an existing Management database.

Default instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installation with an existing Management database on a local machine

To use the default instance of Microsoft SQL Server, use the following parameters:

  • /MANAGEMENT_SERVER
  • /MANAGEMENT_ADMINACCOUNT
  • /MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_NAME
  • /MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_PORT
  • /EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_SQL_SERVER_USE_LOCAL
  • /EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_SQLINSTANCE_USE_DEFAULT
  • /EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_NAME

Custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installation with an existing Management database on a local machine

To use a custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server, use these parameters:

  • /MANAGEMENT_SERVER
  • /MANAGEMENT_ADMINACCOUNT
  • /MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_NAME
  • /MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_PORT
  • /EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_SQL_SERVER_USE_LOCAL
  • /EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE
  • /EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_NAME

Example parameters for using a custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installation with an existing Management database on a local machine

/appv_server_setup.exe /QUIET
/MANAGEMENT_SERVER
/MANAGEMENT_ADMINACCOUNT="Domain\AdminGroup"
/MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_NAME="Microsoft AppV Management Service"
/MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_PORT="8080"
/EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_SQL_SERVER_USE_LOCAL
/EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE ="SqlInstanceName"
/EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_NAME ="AppVManagement"

How to install the Management server with an existing Management database on a remote machine

Default instance of Microsoft SQL Server with an existing Management database on a remote machine

To use the default instance of Microsoft SQL Server, use the following parameters:

  • /MANAGEMENT_SERVER
  • /MANAGEMENT_ADMINACCOUNT
  • /MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_NAME
  • /MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_PORT
  • /EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_REMOTE_SQL_SERVER_NAME
  • /EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_SQLINSTANCE_USE_DEFAULT
  • /EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_NAME

Custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server with an existing Management database on a remote machine

To use a custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server, use these parameters:

  • /MANAGEMENT_SERVER
  • /MANAGEMENT_ADMINACCOUNT
  • /MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_NAME
  • /MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_PORT
  • /EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_REMOTE_SQL_SERVER_NAME
  • /EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE
  • /EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_NAME

Example for using a custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server with an existing Management database on a remote machine

/appv_server_setup.exe /QUIET
/MANAGEMENT_SERVER
/MANAGEMENT_ADMINACCOUNT="Domain\AdminGroup"
/MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_NAME="Microsoft AppV Management Service"
/MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_PORT="8080"
/EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_REMOTE_SQL_SERVER_NAME="SqlServermachine.domainName"
/EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE ="SqlInstanceName"
/EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_NAME ="AppVManagement"

Installing the Management database and the Management Server on the same computer

The following examples will show you how to install the Management server and database on the same computer.

Default instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installation on the same computer

To use the default instance of Microsoft SQL Server, use these parameters:

  • /DB_PREDEPLOY_MANAGEMENT
  • /MANAGEMENT_DB_SQLINSTANCE_USE_DEFAULT
  • /MANAGEMENT_DB_NAME
  • /MANAGEMENT_SERVER_MACHINE_USE_LOCAL
  • /MANAGEMENT_SERVER_INSTALL_ADMIN_ACCOUNT

Custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installation on the same computer

To use a custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server, use these parameters:

  • /DB_PREDEPLOY_MANAGEMENT
  • /MANAGEMENT_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE
  • /MANAGEMENT_DB_NAME
  • /MANAGEMENT_SERVER_MACHINE_USE_LOCAL
  • /MANAGEMENT_SERVER_INSTALL_ADMIN_ACCOUNT

Example for using a custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installation on the same computer

/appv_server_setup.exe /QUIET
/DB_PREDEPLOY_MANAGEMENT
/MANAGEMENT_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE="SqlInstanceName"
/MANAGEMENT_DB_NAME="AppVManagement"
/MANAGEMENT_SERVER_MACHINE_USE_LOCAL
/MANAGEMENT_SERVER_INSTALL_ADMIN_ACCOUNT="Domain\InstallAdminAccount"

Installing the Management database on a different computer than the Management server

The following examples will show you how to install the Management database and server on different computers.

Default instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installing the Management database on a different computer than the Management server

To use the default instance of Microsoft SQL Server, use the following parameters:

  • /DB_PREDEPLOY_MANAGEMENT
  • /MANAGEMENT_DB_SQLINSTANCE_USE_DEFAULT
  • /MANAGEMENT_DB_NAME
  • /MANAGEMENT_REMOTE_SERVER_MACHINE_ACCOUNT
  • /MANAGEMENT_SERVER_INSTALL_ADMIN_ACCOUNT

Custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installing the Management database on a different computer than the Management server

To use a custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server, use these parameters:

  • /DB_PREDEPLOY_MANAGEMENT
  • /MANAGEMENT_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE
  • /MANAGEMENT_DB_NAME
  • /MANAGEMENT_REMOTE_SERVER_MACHINE_ACCOUNT
  • /MANAGEMENT_SERVER_INSTALL_ADMIN_ACCOUNT

Example for using a custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installing the Management database on a different computer than the Management server

/appv_server_setup.exe /QUIET
/DB_PREDEPLOY_MANAGEMENT
/MANAGEMENT_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE="SqlInstanceName"
/MANAGEMENT_DB_NAME="AppVManagement"
/MANAGEMENT_REMOTE_SERVER_MACHINE_ACCOUNT="Domain\MachineAccount"
/MANAGEMENT_SERVER_INSTALL_ADMIN_ACCOUNT="Domain\InstallAdminAccount"

Installing the Publishing server

The following examples will show you how to install the Publishing server.

Default instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installing the Publishing server

To use the default instance of Microsoft SQL Server, use the following parameters:

  • /PUBLISHING_SERVER
  • /PUBLISHING_MGT_SERVER
  • /PUBLISHING_WEBSITE_NAME
  • /PUBLISHING_WEBSITE_PORT

Example for installing the Publishing server

/appv_server_setup.exe /QUIET
/PUBLISHING_SERVER
/PUBLISHING_MGT_SERVER="http://ManagementServerName:ManagementPort"
/PUBLISHING_WEBSITE_NAME="Microsoft AppV Publishing Service"
/PUBLISHING_WEBSITE_PORT="8081"

Installing the Reporting server and Reporting database on a local machine

The following examples will show you how to install the Reporting server and database on a local machine.

Default instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installing the Reporting server and Reporting database on a local machine

To use the default instance of Microsoft SQL Server, use the following parameters:

  • /REPORTING_SERVER
  • /REPORTING_WEBSITE_NAME
  • /REPORTING_WEBSITE_PORT
  • /DB_PREDEPLOY_REPORTING
  • /REPORTING_DB_SQLINSTANCE_USE_DEFAULT
  • /REPORTING_DB_NAME

Custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installing the Reporting server and Reporting database on a local machine

To use a custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server, use these parameters:

  • /REPORTING_SERVER
  • /REPORTING_ADMINACCOUNT
  • /REPORTING_WEBSITE_NAME
  • /REPORTING_WEBSITE_PORT
  • /DB_PREDEPLOY_REPORTING
  • /REPORTING_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE
  • /REPORTING_DB_NAME

Example for using a custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installing the Reporting server and Reporting database on a local machine

/appv_server_setup.exe /QUIET
/REPORTING_SERVER
/REPORTING_WEBSITE_NAME="Microsoft AppV Reporting Service"
/REPORTING_WEBSITE_PORT="8082"
/DB_PREDEPLOY_REPORTING
/REPORTING_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE="SqlInstanceName"
/REPORTING_DB_NAME="AppVReporting"

Installing the Reporting server using an existing Reporting database on a local machine

The following examples will show you how to install the reporting machine on a local machine with an existing Reporting database.

Default instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installing the Reporting server using an existing Reporting database on a local machine

To use the default instance of Microsoft SQL Server, use the following parameters:

  • /REPORTING_SERVER
  • /REPORTING_WEBSITE_NAME
  • /REPORTING_WEBSITE_PORT
  • /EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_SQL_SERVER_USE_LOCAL
  • /EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_SQLINSTANCE_USE_DEFAULT
  • /EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_NAME

Custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installing the Reporting server using an existing Reporting database on a local machine

To use a custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server, use these parameters:

  • /REPORTING_SERVER
  • /REPORTING_ADMINACCOUNT
  • /REPORTING_WEBSITE_NAME
  • /REPORTING_WEBSITE_PORT
  • /EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_SQL_SERVER_USE_LOCAL
  • /EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE
  • /EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_NAME

Example for using a custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installing the Reporting server using an existing Reporting database on a local machine

/appv_server_setup.exe /QUIET
/REPORTING_SERVER
/REPORTING_WEBSITE_NAME="Microsoft AppV Reporting Service"
/REPORTING_WEBSITE_PORT="8082"
/EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_SQL_SERVER_USE_LOCAL
/EXISTING_REPORTING _DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE="SqlInstanceName"
/EXITING_REPORTING_DB_NAME="AppVReporting"

Installing the Reporting server using an existing Reporting database on a remote machine

The following examples will show you how to install the Reporting server and on a remote machine with an existing database.

Default instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installing the Reporting server using an existing Reporting database on a remote machine

To use the default instance of Microsoft SQL Server, use the following parameters:

  • /REPORTING_SERVER
  • /REPORTING_WEBSITE_NAME
  • /REPORTING_WEBSITE_PORT
  • /EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_REMOTE_SQL_SERVER_NAME
  • /EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_SQLINSTANCE_USE_DEFAULT
  • /EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_NAME

Custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installing the Reporting server using an existing Reporting database on a remote machine

To use a custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server, use these parameters:

  • /REPORTING_SERVER
  • /REPORTING_ADMINACCOUNT
  • /REPORTING_WEBSITE_NAME
  • /REPORTING_WEBSITE_PORT
  • /EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_REMOTE_SQL_SERVER_NAME
  • /EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE
  • /EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_NAME

Example using a custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installing the Reporting server using an existing Reporting database on a remote machine

/appv_server_setup.exe /QUIET
/REPORTING_SERVER
/REPORTING_WEBSITE_NAME="Microsoft AppV Reporting Service"
/REPORTING_WEBSITE_PORT="8082"
/EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_REMOTE_SQL_SERVER_NAME="SqlServerMachine.DomainName"
/EXISTING_REPORTING _DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE="SqlInstanceName"
/EXITING_REPORTING_DB_NAME="AppVReporting"

Installing the Reporting database on the same computer as the Reporting server

The following examples will show you how to install the Reporting database and server on the same computer.

Default instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installing the Reporting database on the same computer as the Reporting server

To use the default instance of Microsoft SQL Server, use the following parameters:

  • /DB_PREDEPLOY_REPORTING
  • /REPORTING_DB_SQLINSTANCE_USE_DEFAULT
  • /REPORTING_DB_NAME
  • /REPORTING_SERVER_MACHINE_USE_LOCAL
  • /REPORTING_SERVER_INSTALL_ADMIN_ACCOUNT

Custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installing the Reporting database on the same computer as the Reporting server

To use a custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server, use these parameters:

  • /DB_PREDEPLOY_REPORTING
  • /REPORTING_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE
  • /REPORTING_DB_NAME
  • /REPORTING_SERVER_MACHINE_USE_LOCAL
  • /REPORTING_SERVER_INSTALL_ADMIN_ACCOUNT

Example for using a custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installing the Reporting database on the same computer as the Reporting server

/appv_server_setup.exe /QUIET
/DB_PREDEPLOY_REPORTING
/REPORTING_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE="SqlInstanceName"
/REPORTING_DB_NAME="AppVReporting"
/REPORTING_SERVER_MACHINE_USE_LOCAL
/REPORTING_SERVER_INSTALL_ADMIN_ACCOUNT="Domain\InstallAdminAccount"

Installing the Reporting database on a different computer than the Reporting server

The following examples will show you how to install the Reporting database and server on different computers.

Default instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installing the Reporting database on a different computer than the Reporting server

To use the default instance of Microsoft SQL Server, use the following parameters:

  • /DB_PREDEPLOY_REPORTING
  • /REPORTING_DB_SQLINSTANCE_USE_DEFAULT
  • /REPORTING_DB_NAME
  • /REPORTING_REMOTE_SERVER_MACHINE_ACCOUNT
  • /REPORTING_SERVER_INSTALL_ADMIN_ACCOUNT

Custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installing the Reporting database on a different computer than the Reporting server

To use a custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server, use these parameters:

  • /DB_PREDEPLOY_REPORTING
  • /REPORTING_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE
  • /REPORTING_DB_NAME
  • /REPORTING_REMOTE_SERVER_MACHINE_ACCOUNT
  • /REPORTING_SERVER_INSTALL_ADMIN_ACCOUNT

Example for using a custom instance of Microsoft SQL Server for installing the Reporting database on a different computer than the Reporting server

/appv_server_setup.exe /QUIET
/DB_PREDEPLOY_REPORTING
/REPORTING_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE="SqlInstanceName"
/REPORTING_DB_NAME="AppVReporting"
/REPORTING_REMOTE_SERVER_MACHINE_ACCOUNT="Domain\MachineAccount"
/REPORTING_SERVER_INSTALL_ADMIN_ACCOUNT="Domain\InstallAdminAccount"

Parameter definitions

Parameter definitions for general parameters

Parameter Description
/QUIET Specifies silent install.
/UNINSTALL Specifies an uninstall.
/LAYOUT Specifies layout action. This extracts the MSIs and script files to a folder without installing the actual product. No value is expected.
/LAYOUTDIR Specifies the layout directory with a string. For example, /LAYOUTDIR="C:\Application Virtualization Server".
/INSTALLDIR Specifies the installation directory with a string. For example, /INSTALLDIR="C:\Program Files\Application Virtualization\Server".
/MUOPTIN Enables Microsoft Update. No value is expected.
/ACCEPTEULA Accepts the license agreement. This is required for an unattended installation. For example, /ACCEPTEULA or /ACCEPTEULA=1.

Parameter definitions for Management Server installation parameters

Parameter Description
/MANAGEMENT_SERVER Specifies that the management server will be installed. No value is expected.
/MANAGEMENT_ADMINACCOUNT Specifies the account that will be allowed administrator access to the management server. This account can be an individual user account or a group. For example, /MANAGEMENT_ADMINACCOUNT="mydomain\admin". If /MANAGEMENT_SERVER isn't specified, this parameter will be ignored.
/MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_NAME Specifies name of the website that will be created for the management service. For example, /MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_NAME="Microsoft App-V Management Service"
/MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_PORT Specifies the port number that will be used by the management service will use. For example, /MANAGEMENT_WEBSITE_PORT=82.

Parameter definitions for the Management Server Database

Parameter Description
/DB_PREDEPLOY_MANAGEMENT Specifies that the management database will be installed. You must have sufficient database permissions to complete this installation. No value is expected.
/MANAGEMENT_DB_SQLINSTANCE_USE_DEFAULT Indicates that the default SQL instance should be used. No value is expected.
/MANAGEMENT_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE Specifies the name of the custom SQL instance that should be used to create a new database. For example, /MANAGEMENT_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE="MYSQLSERVER". If /DB_PREDEPLOY_MANAGEMENT isn't specified, this parameter will be ignored.
/MANAGEMENT_DB_NAME Specifies the name of the new management database that should be created. For example, /MANAGEMENT_DB_NAME="AppVMgmtDB". If /DB_PREDEPLOY_MANAGEMENT isn't specified, this will be ignored.
/MANAGEMENT_SERVER_MACHINE_USE_LOCAL Indicates if the management server that will be accessing the database is installed on the local server. This is a switch parameter, so no value is expected.
/MANAGEMENT_REMOTE_SERVER_MACHINE_ACCOUNT Specifies the machine account of the remote machine that the management server will be installed on. For example, /MANAGEMENT_REMOTE_SERVER_MACHINE_ACCOUNT="domain\computername".
/MANAGEMENT_SERVER_INSTALL_ADMIN_ACCOUNT Indicates the Administrator account that will be used to install the management server. For example, /MANAGEMENT_SERVER_INSTALL_ADMIN_ACCOUNT ="domain\alias".

Parameter definitions for Publishing Server installation parameters

Parameter Description
/PUBLISHING_SERVER Specifies that the publishing server will be installed. No value is expected.
/PUBLISHING_MGT_SERVER Specifies the URL to Management Service the Publishing server will connect to. For example, http://<management server name>;<Management server port number>. If /PUBLISHING_SERVER isn't used, this parameter will be ignored.
/PUBLISHING_WEBSITE_NAME Specifies name of the website that will be created for the publishing service. For example, /PUBLISHING_WEBSITE_NAME="Microsoft App-V Publishing Service".
/PUBLISHING_WEBSITE_PORT Specifies the port number used by the publishing service. For example, /PUBLISHING_WEBSITE_PORT=83.

Parameter definitions for Reporting Server

Parameter Description
/REPORTING_SERVER Specifies that the Reporting Server will be installed. No value is expected.
/REPORTING_WEBSITE_NAME Specifies name of the website that will be created for the Reporting Service. For example, /REPORTING_WEBSITE_NAME="Microsoft App-V ReportingService".
/REPORTING_WEBSITE_PORT Specifies the port number that the Reporting Service will use. For example, /REPORTING_WEBSITE_PORT=82.

Parameters for using an existing Reporting Server database

Parameter Description
/EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_SQL_SERVER_USE_LOCAL Indicates that the Microsoft SQL Server is installed on the local server. This is a switch parameter, so no value is expected.
/EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_REMOTE_SQL_SERVER_NAME Specifies the name of the remote computer that SQL Server is installed on. Takes a string. For example, /EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_REMOTE_SQL_SERVER_NAME="mycomputer1".
/EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_SQLINSTANCE_USE_DEFAULT Indicates that the default SQL instance is to be used. This is a switch parameter, so no value is expected.
/EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE Specifies the name of the custom SQL instance that should be used. Takes a string. For example, /EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE="MYSQLSERVER".
/EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_NAME Specifies the name of the existing Reporting database that should be used. Takes a string. For example, /EXISTING_REPORTING_DB_NAME="AppVReporting".

Parameter definitions for Reporting Server database installation

Parameter Description
/DB_PREDEPLOY_REPORTING Specifies that the Reporting Database will be installed. DBA permissions are required for this installation. No value is expected.
/REPORTING_DB_SQLINSTANCE_USE_DEFAULT Specifies the name of the custom SQL instance that should be used. Takes a string. For example, /REPORTING_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE="MYSQLSERVER".
/REPORTING_DB_NAME Specifies the name of the new Reporting database that should be created. Takes a string. For example, /REPORTING_DB_NAME="AppVMgmtDB".
/REPORTING_SERVER_MACHINE_USE_LOCAL Indicates that the Reporting server that will be accessing the database is installed on the local server. This is a switch parameter, so no value is expected.
/REPORTING_REMOTE_SERVER_MACHINE_ACCOUNT Specifies the machine account of the remote machine that the Reporting server will be installed on. Takes a string. For example, /REPORTING_REMOTE_SERVER_MACHINE_ACCOUNT = "domain\computername".
/REPORTING_SERVER_INSTALL_ADMIN_ACCOUNT Indicates the Administrator account that will be used to install the App-V Reporting Server. Takes a string. For example, /REPORTING_SERVER_INSTALL_ADMIN_ACCOUNT = "domain\alias".

Parameters for using an existing Management Server database

Parameter Description
/EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_SQL_SERVER_USE_LOCAL Indicates that the SQL Server is installed on the local server. Switch parameter so no value is expected. If /DB_PREDEPLOY_MANAGEMENT isn't specified, this variable will be ignored.
/EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_REMOTE_SQL_SERVER_NAME Specifies the name of the remote computer that SQL Server is installed on. Takes a string. For example, /EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_REMOTE_SQL_SERVER_NAME="mycomputer1".
/EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_SQLINSTANCE_USE_DEFAULT Indicates that the default SQL instance is to be used. Switch parameter so no value is expected. If /DB_PREDEPLOY_MANAGEMENT isn't specified, this variable will be ignored.
/EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE Specifies the name of the custom SQL instance that will be used. For example, /EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_CUSTOM_SQLINSTANCE="AppVManagement". If /DB_PREDEPLOY_MANAGEMENT isn't specified, this will be ignored.
/EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_NAME Specifies the name of the existing management database that should be used. For example, /EXISTING_MANAGEMENT_DB_NAME="AppVMgmtDB". If /DB_PREDEPLOY_MANAGEMENT isn't specified, this will be ignored.